How AI is being taught to pinpoint patient information
Research has shown that even when a doctor has been trained to use an electronic health record (EHR), finding an answer to just one question can take, on average, more than eight minutes.
Data could fix our COVID-stricken health systems, but it must be done right
From England to Ethiopia, health systems are struggling in the wake of COVID-19. Smart use of data could be a remedy — but it must be done the right way.
Here’s how England plans to end taboos about women’s health
England has appointed its first Women's Health Ambassador - and she’s on a mission to end taboos and close the gender health gap. Here’s what you need to know.
Smarter, healthier workplaces could lure us back to the office
AI-driven systems could make offices more comfortable and healthier. But can the technology tempt employees back after homeworking surged during the pandemic?
Your body has an internal clock that dictates when you eat, sleep and might have a heart attack
Your biological clock, or circadian rhythm, governs your body over each 24-hour cycle. Regular exposure to sunlight and staying active help synchronize it.
How to build the doctor-patient accord and get closer to 'health for all'
The doctor-patient relationship is the key to realizing the overall ambition of health for all in India with patient-centric approaches to increase trust.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Dementia In New Study
Scientists from the University of South Australia analysed the health data of 300,000 British people. Here's what they found.
Air pollution: The invisible effects on productivity, health and economic output
Exposure to air pollution, even at low concentrations, can have meaningful impacts on physical and cognitive performance, more and more research shows.
What are zoonotic diseases - and how dangerous are they?
Zoonotic diseases - such as COVID-19 and Ebola - spread from animals to people. And a rapidly growing global population is heightening the risk to humans, say experts.
How natural language processing can help relieve the healthcare worker shortage
Healthcare workers want to spend more time caring directly for patients, and less on paperwork. Natural language processing (NLP) is a game changer. It can take over a lot of this work, f...
How autonomous mobile clinics can transform healthcare in least developed countries
Autonomous mobile clinics leveraging AI technologies could help enable universal health coverage, as outlined under UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.
7 habits to cut your risk of dementia: The latest health and wellbeing news
Top health and wellbeing news: Monkeypox not yet a global health emergency, says WHO; More cases of severe hepatitis reported in young children; Africa aims to boost vaccine self-sufficie...